If you’re going to a wedding this spring, you may want a story to read to your child that does not feature a Disney princess in the starring role. (Description from Bookshop.Tis the season! I’m going to a wedding shower tomorrow – to be followed in a few weeks by the actual ceremony. Striking close-up black-and-white portraits are paired with read-aloud text that shares personal experiences, wishes, memories, and emotions, leaving readers with an appreciation and understanding of the ageing process. until now! This unique book showcases the faces and life stories of 100 people from around the world, organised by age, from a one-year-old to a centenarian, giving children a visual and descriptive reference point for each age. Created by the iconic street artist JR for young readers aged 4-8.įor young children, the concept of age is abstract when they don't have a relatable context. (Some may be out of print.)īy: Julie Pugeat Illustrated by: JR Description: A first-ever children's visual reference book on age - and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe. Alphabetized list of Positive Aging picture books:Ĭlick on a book's image or title to find the closest library with that title and also options for purchase. Read more regarding Educators on using picture books to change attitudes to aging. Thanks to SEA Change (Societal Education About Aging for Change) for permission to begin with their original list. For info contact Marsha Weiner at Original list has been changed by Lindsey McDivitt. They are gradually being added to the book list on this website.
Beginning with our collaboration in 2015 her booklist “Growing Up and Growing Older” can be found here. McGuire, Ed.D has studied the importance of aging education for many years and published numerous articles on the topic.
On this page: Alphabetized list of Positive Aging picture books Books for children ages 3-6 Books for children ages 6-9 Book reviews on the A is for Aging blog page often include ideas for talking with kids about aging and ageism. (Note: many"intergenerational book lists" do include age stereotypes.) This page is a work in progress. *We strive to ensure this list does not include books containing negative age stereotypes. We believe teachers, librarians, parents and grandparents can form more positive attitudes to growing older by reading and discussing these books* with kids.
Picture Books This list is a resource meant to help us all to nip ageism in the bud-by exposing kids to more accurate images of aging.
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